How do members experience Efavirenz (EFV)?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 309 54
General health 2 1
Support immune health 2 1
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) 1 0
Fever/chills 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Vivid dreams 19
Dizziness 11
Excessive sleeping (hypersomnia) 7
Night sweats 6
Dehydration 3
Problems concentrating 3

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 8
Moderate 18
Mild 18
None 12

Member evaluations

woobie

evaluated on Dec 06, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

new2theclub

evaluated on Dec 05, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): Major
  • Side effects: Moderate